Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Smulders acknowledged that she'd be happy to return to 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' for the occasional guest spot as the storytelling dictates, though a recurring commitment might prove difficult given the career changes ahead of her.

"I'm up for it, it's just a matter of the direction that they decide to go with the show," Smulders told the publication. "I don't know how much they'll be at the Command Center and how much they need me around. If it works out organically with the storyline, then I'd be happy to come in but I truly don't know."

Smulders also revealed her intent to move to New York following nine years spent in Los Angeles for 'How I Met Your Mother,' as well as focus on film and theater above returning to television, further complicating any notion of Maria Hill recurring with any regularity. Nonetheless, the actress expressed her enthusiasm for working with Joss Whedon once more, as well as 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' heads Jed Whedon and wife Maurissa Tancharoen allowing her to be the one to reveal Coulson's return.

Well, what say you? Are you disappointed Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' might not see Cobie Smulders make many appearances as Maria Hill, at least early on? What movie characters do you think could have a regular place on the ABC series? Watch the latest preview below, and give us your thoughts in the comments!